How to Keep Your Wedding Private (From Registrations to Websites)

Not every couple wants a public-facing wedding experience—and that’s more than okay. Whether you're avoiding family drama, keeping things small and intentional, or simply don’t want your personal moments shared broadly, there are smart ways to maintain your privacy while still making the day feel special.

Here’s how to keep things elegant, streamlined, and private:

Choose a Wedding Website with Privacy Controls

Look for platforms that allow you to:

• Set password protection or private access links

• Hide your site from search engines (this is usually a checkbox setting)

• Limit RSVP access to those you’ve directly invited

We recommend platforms like:

• Zola (includes password-protected pages)

• The Knot (privacy controls and RSVP management)

Use Digital RSVPs with Care

Avoid open-access RSVP forms. Instead, send private links or personalized QR code cards with your invitations. Many services allow you to pre-fill guest names to avoid uninvited add-ons.

Go Low-Key with Registries

Skip public registry platforms or use registry tools that allow hidden or invitation-only lists. Consider:

• Creating a private Amazon registry

• Using Zola with guest-only visibility settings

• Letting close guests know your preferences directly, and skipping public listings altogether

Communicate Your Wishes

Include a simple note on your invite or website:

• "We’re keeping this celebration intimate. Thank you for helping us honor that."

• "We kindly ask that no photos or details be shared on social media."

Use elegant signage templates or custom printable inserts to gently share these wishes.

Opt Out of the Social Media Loop

If privacy matters to you:

• Ask your photographer to avoid tagging or posting without approval

• Skip hashtags

• Let guests know (gently!) that this is an unplugged ceremony

Final Thought

Private doesn’t mean secretive—it means intentional. Curating who sees your wedding and how it’s shared allows you to celebrate more meaningfully, and on your own terms.

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